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Orioles’ playoff aspirations may come down to this budding star finally taking a step forward

The 2025 season was a disappointment for the Baltimore Orioles, and while it wasn't a surprise that a low-ceiling rotation held together by over-the-hill veterans, literal unknowns, and duct tape didn't work out, what was more concerning was the offense.

The Orioles are chock full of young talents, but many put together underwhelming 2025 campaigns. There was Coby Mayo, whose performance was so bad that his entire future is in doubt. There was Colton Cowser hitting .196 while striking out at a 35.6% clip. Gunnar Henderson played through a shoulder injury that sapped some of his performance.